Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua
Montecristo
Product Information
- Manufacturer
- Montecristo
- Country of Origin
- Nicaragua
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Factory
- Produced by A.J. Fernandez in Nicaragua
- Strength
- Full
- Vitola / Size
- Toro — 6 × 54, soft box-pressed
- Group-Stage Record
- 1-2
- Overall Tournament Record
- 1-2
- Result
- Eliminated in Group Stage
- Final Placement
- Eliminated in Group Stage
Competition Performance
Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua finished group play with a 1–2 record, highlighted by a victory over Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real. Although eliminated during the group stage, the cigar demonstrated the bold character and complexity expected from the Montecristo 1935 line.
Competition Matchups
Ashology™ Assessment
Official evaluation across six categories — maximum Ashology™ Score 30 / 30.
- star Premium construction
- star Smooth draw
- star Consistent burn
- star Balanced flavor profile
- star Refined finish
- star Tournament-caliber craftsmanship
Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua showcased premium construction and dependable performance throughout the competition. Its balanced smoking experience and refined character earned it a place in the Official Field of 32 while representing one of the industry's most respected premium brands.
Ashology™ Smoking Experience
- Cold Draw
- Cedar, cocoa, coffee and mild pepper.
- First Third
- Toasted cedar, espresso, earth and dark cocoa lead the profile.
- Second Third
- Leather, roasted almond, cinnamon and restrained sweetness create greater complexity.
- Final Third
- Pepper and dark-roast coffee strengthen as oak carries into the finish.
- Construction
- Comfortable draw, solid ash and generally even combustion.
- Finish
- Rich, woody and medium to long.
- Ashology Assessment
- A substantial modern Montecristo with impressive flavor and structure.
Final Verdict
Ashology™ recognized Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua as a bold and sophisticated cigar worthy of inclusion in the Official 32.
Tasting notes reflect the cigar and vitola evaluated during the 2026 Cigar of the Year competition. Flavor, strength and burn performance may vary based on storage conditions, age, vitola and individual palate. Tobacco products are intended only for adults of legal smoking age.
